9 August – St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Virgin, Martyr & Co-Patroness of Europe
Born Edith Stein in 1891 to Jewish parents in Germany, she became a philosopher and convert to Catholicism. She entered the Carmelites as Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. Arrested by the Nazis, she died in Auschwitz on 9 August 1942. Canonized in 1998 by Pope John Paul II.
“The world is in flames. But the Cross stands firm.”
A brilliant philosopher, convert, and martyr who united intellect and faith — a witness to the Cross in the darkness of the 20th century.
Lord Jesus, through the intercession of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, grant us courage in persecution, love for the Cross, and the grace to seek truth in You.
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Virgin, Martyr & Co-Patroness of Europe
Born Edith Stein in 1891 to Jewish parents in Germany, she became a philosopher and convert to Catholicism. She entered the Carmelites as Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. Arrested by the Nazis, she died in Auschwitz on 9 August 1942. Canonized in 1998 by Pope John Paul II.
“The world is in flames. But the Cross stands firm.”
A brilliant philosopher, convert, and martyr who united intellect and faith — a witness to the Cross in the darkness of the 20th century.
Lord Jesus, through the intercession of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, grant us courage in persecution, love for the Cross, and the grace to seek truth in You.
△▽▯
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[Sentiment/Catholic]
✝️🕯 Maybe a little breather, to welcome to Avi's Royal organisation? Match your sentiment with the orthodoxy of the day, and chance your fate. MAY THE HOLY CROSS BLESS YOU IN YOUR ECONOMIC ENDEAVOUR AND ILLUMINATE YOUR PATH TO SAFE GLORY! Join Avi's Square Community and remain blessed. Connect with the best of Binance USD, Binance Coin, BNSOL AND WBETH, while you dig out your USDC, and other favorite stablecoins!